phalaropidae

• Familia taxonómica de pequeñas aves acuáticas conocidas como falaropos, caracterizadas por tener dedos lobulados y un comportamiento distintivo de alimentación que consiste en girar en el agua para remover su presa.

A taxonomic family of small wading birds known as phalaropes, characterized by their lobed toes and distinctive feeding behavior of spinning in water to stir up prey.

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   A family of small wading birds (Phalaropidae) known for their unusual feeding behavior of spinning in water to stir up food, and for their reversed sexual roles where females are larger and more brightly colored than males.

   Familia de los falarópodos

   • The Phalaropidae family includes three species: the red phalarope, the red-necked phalarope, and Wilson's phalarope.
   • Phalaropes are unique among birds for their spinning feeding technique.
   • During breeding season, female phalaropes court males and leave them to incubate the eggs.